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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

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ALUMNI OF PIR 11/22/2013 TG 002 - 12 Divisions (011-020, 802 and 902)

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This Group is for those who have SAILORS that graduated 11/22/2013. A place to keep in touch with each other as your SAILORS continue on their journey in the Navy!

Location: Great Lakes, IL
Members: 131
Latest Activity: Sep 13, 2017

WELCOME to PIR 11/22/2013! PLEASE See the PAGES section for Informational Posts about BC and PIR. PAGES is underneath the Members Photos. PLEASE scroll down this page here to find the Comment Box to post a reply to the PIR GROUP.

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forN4M's Community Guidelines and OPSEC.

~OPSEC OPerational SECurity, is always of the utmost importance.

~N4M’s also has Community Guidelines just like any other social media.

~Please take the time to read the OPSEC and N4M’s Community Guidelines.

~A quick note here, from the N4M’s CG’s:

• Don’t Jeopardize the Safety of Our Sailors: Remember OPSEC (Operational Security) (Don’t Sink Ships With Loose Lips) This site and all content posted on it are viewable to everyone on the Internet. This doesn’t mean you can’t share things about your Sailor – but too many details can put Sailors in harm’s way. The following are examples of red flags and should not be shared within this community either by posting or sending via a Group message:

• Sailors’ last names. This includes your username if you share the same last name as your son or daughter.

Some Suggestions:

~If your last name is different from your Recruits it is still not recommended for you to use in your username for your own personal security. This is your option. It is also not a good idea to use an email address as your username for personal security reasons.

~First Names and pictures of your Recruit are allowed but remember, everyone can see it and someone can easily match them up with their "mom". So you might want to consider changing your profile picture to not include your Recruit at least for the duration of BC. Again, your option

~It is also a good idea to make your settings for your Profile Page "viewable only to your friends".

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You need to be a member of ALUMNI OF PIR 11/22/2013 TG 002 - 12 Divisions (011-020, 802 and 902) to add comments!

Comment by ellen0502 on October 3, 2013 at 10:16pm: Austin's mom, Please read the reviews for the Ramada Inn. We have heard both good and bad.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g36854-d90331-Reviews-Ramad...

Comment by Austin's mom on October 3, 2013 at 10:01pm: Just booked our room at Ramada...it has the shuttle we are going to take to & from graduation. So excited to see my son :-)

Comment by maika on October 3, 2013 at 9:56pm: Hi everyone! My son is on ship 14 div 20. I booked my room at the Navy Lodge and can't wait to see my son. This site has been great for information and support!

Comment by NavyProud on October 3, 2013 at 9:32pm: Hi all! I am a newbie :) My son left Sept. 23rd and this has been the hardest thing that I have been through yet. He was in a different division and got moved to Ship 09 Div 12. with a graduation date of Nov. 22nd. I found this out today when he called me needing info for security clearance. He told me he was homesick and got choked up a little bit. I kept the conversation positive and upbeat but when I got off the phone, I lost it. Needless to say, I cried for a few hours afterwards. I have read it gets easier on the recruits and the homesickness passes after a couple of weeks. I hope this is true. Is there anyone else that has a loved one in this division?

Comment by J's Mom on October 3, 2013 at 9:21pm: @ Austin's Mom - my SR is Ship 13 Div 17. Looking forward to PIR! :)

Comment by Navymom810 on October 3, 2013 at 8:04pm: Wyman navy mom - You are so right!! I found myself in a much better place today after receiving the letter!!!

Comment by momof boys on October 3, 2013 at 8:00pm: My son is Ship 12 Div. 16, anyone else? We booked at the NAVY Inn! So excited to see our son!

Comment by diannep on October 3, 2013 at 7:15pm: sassymom: Hotels recommended by ladies on this site in previous groups:

Navy Lodge (book in SR's name, say for Navy Graduation) 1 mile to RTC, recently renovated

Springhill Suites, Courtyard Inn, Residence Inn, Holiday Inn Express, all in Waukegan/Gurnee area (4-5 miles to RTC). Be sure to ask for Navy Grad rate and compare with any other discount rates you may be entitled to. We stayed at Residence and enjoyed it. Navy Lodge and Residence are pet friendly for those driving with pets to reunite with sailors!

Anyone wanting to use shuttle service on PIR morning can either use Sarge's from these hotels or the general area one (same price, $3/pp each way). Navy Lodge doesn't offer the area shuttle service, so you would need to book with Sarge.

Comment by diannep on October 3, 2013 at 7:12pm: Sheree: Most will leave Sat., but some leave Sun. at times. So book your return on Sunday just in case. You don't want to miss any Liberty time with your sailor!

Comment by diannep on October 3, 2013 at 7:11pm: allboyz: We won't know the number of divisions for sure until RTC posts them on their upcoming graduation page. Hopefully soon! That will determine the number of guests.